Senior Electronic Security Advisor - Physical Security

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded life cover up to $300,000

Discounted additional insurances

Free will services and savings schemes

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Technical Advisor Physical Security to provide specialist electronic security advice across defence infrastructure, facilities and platforms. You will engage with Defence, industry and government partners to deliver technical security outcomes and contribute to risk assessments that safeguard people, information and capabilities.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning and development, with travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience with electronic security systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, maintaining or assuring electronic security systems within complex environments.
• Knowledge of CCTV, intrusion detection, access control and ISMS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in security assessments, audits or risk decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse teams and organisations.
• Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining technical currency in a rapidly evolving field.
• Exposure to the New Zealand Government security environment; familiarity with PSR or government frameworks is advantageous.
• An Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist electronic security systems and technical advice.
• Conduct complex technical security inspections and assessments.
• Specify, design, review, certify and assure electronic security systems.
• Engage with Defence, industry, and government partners to deliver technical security outcomes.
• Research emerging security technologies to support future capability development.
• Develop and deliver technical training, system evaluations, and research to maintain technical security capability.

Skills

Electronic security systems

Security risk assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Technical training

Security audits

Communication skills

Collaboration

Tools

CCTV systems

Intrusion detection

Access control systems

Integrated security management

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force is seeking a Technical Advisor Physical Security to provide specialist electronic security advice across defence infrastructure, facilities and platforms. You will engage with Defence, industry and government partners to deliver technical security outcomes and contribute to risk assessments that safeguard people, information and capabilities.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning and development, with travel